Memphis-area obituaries: Jan. 11, 2012

Ellen Gray Anderson, 93, died on Wednesday, January 9th. A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 14th. Mrs. Anderson, a native of New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. She was a "Life Member" at Evergreen Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, a Trustee and a Moderator of Presbyterian Women, and was also a member of the Booklovers Club. Mrs. Anderson, the wife of the late Dr. Emmett H. Anderson, leaves a son, Emmett Cecil Anderson, of Memphis, a daughter, Karen A. Wismer, of Sarasota, Florida, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers that any memorials be sent to Evergreen Presbyterian Church of the charity of the donor's choice.

J.B. Betts, Jr., passed away January 8, 2013. J.B. was in full time music ministry for over 50 years. He leaves his wife of 60 years, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Celebration service is at Sugar Loaf Baptist Church, Heber Springs, Saturday, January 12, at 2 p.m.

Carole Ann Petherbridge Brunner, 75, of Memphis passed away peacefully on January 9, 2013. She was a devoted wife of 56 years to husband, Fred Brunner (deceased). She was a loving mother to her children Lee Brunner and wife Margie, Karen Doyle and husband Danny, Joan McCaleb and husband Nick, Barbara Taylor and husband Pat. She had 13 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Carole was preceded in death by daughter Mary L. Shannon, son Timothy M. Brunner, and brother, Robert Petheridge. She leaves her sister, Nancy Dixon. Carole was formerly employed by Semmes Murphey Neurologic & Spine Institute. She faithfully served at the side of her husband for many years while he served as Deacon for Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Over the years she also served the church as choir director, Eucharistic minister and Liturgist. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The family requests memorials be sent to the Permanent Deacon Fund c/o The Catholic Diocese of Memphis, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134. Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, January 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 4851 Park Ave. Arrangements entrusted to:

Nancy Robbins Corbet died at the age of 87, Tuesday afternoon, January 9, 2013 at the Village of Germantown Wellness Center. She was a retired secretary for the Shelby County Board of Education and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Corbet was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed life to the fullest, high school cheerleading, boating, waterskiing, camping, square dancing, playing bridge, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 23 years, Benjamin (Ben) W. Payne, Jr., second husband of 37 years, Charles E. Corbet and her sister, Peggy Robbins Tidwell. She is survived by three children, son, Bob Payne (Brenda), stepson, Paul Corbet (Linda) and stepdaughter, Julie Estes (Blaine); six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is now at home with the Lord and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m, to noon on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home on Whitten Road with services to follow at noon. Entombment will be in the Memorial Park Mausoleum on Poplar.

LaVERNA DICKERSON, SR., 75, passed away January 8, 2013. Visitation, Friday, January 11 at M.J. Edwards Airways. Funeral, 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12 at Trinity CME Church, 1096 Thomas St. He is survived by three sons, LaVerna, Jr., Kevin and Leonard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jocelyn and a daughter, Donza.

Jacqueline Dannett Fryar Fitzhugh, 49, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in Memphis. She was a Baptist and worked in housekeeping. While here with us, she treasured spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Now in Heaven, she is enjoying God's presence reunited with her son. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Bullock Morgan of Memphis; her father, Donald Fryar of Dumas; step-dad, Jesse Morgan of Memphis; three sisters, Donna Hill (Rube) of Dumas, Robin Criswell (Michael) of Pine Grove, and Misty Byrd (Randy) of Ripley; two brothers, Shane Fryar (Kelly) of Dumas and Jason Morgan (Amy) of Memphis. Pallbearers will be Blake Dees, Michael Criswell, Chance Criswell, Dustin Moreland, Shane Fryar and Jacob Morgan. She was preceded in death by one son, Brandon Fitzhugh. To view obituaries on-line and sign guest book, visit

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James Brunot "J.B."

Gaiennie passed away at his home on January 8, 2013 at the age of 91. J.B. was born December 13, 1921 in Shreveport, LA. He graduated from St. Johns High School in Shreveport in 1939 and attended Centenary College. His lifelong ambition was flying and he became a licensed pilot when he was 17 years old. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy in 1941 where he served as a Naval Aviator. He continued flying until the age of 79. After World War II, he became a partner in Gaiennie Wholesale Lumber Company, Inc. in Shreveport, LA. J.B. and his family moved to Monroe, LA in 1959 where he worked at Van-Trow Oldsmobile until moving to Memphis, TN in 1970. He became the owner of Regal Oldsmobile until his retirement in 1992. He was President of the TN Auto Dealers Assoc. and President of TN Motor Vehicle Commission. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sally Mullin Gaiennie, mother and father, Kenneth Meeker Gaiennie and Marie Silvers Gaiennie of Shreveport, LA, his three brothers, William Gaiennie of Coronado, CA, Kenneth M. Gaiennie, Jr. of Shreveport and Gene R. Gaiennie also of Shreveport, also his grandsons Patrick G. Smith and P. Shelton Smith of Memphis, TN. He is survived by his three children, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Gaiennie, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Gaiennie, Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Smith, nine grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was cared for by loyal, caring, nurses, Paula Taylor, Gloria Morris, Roxie Cathey, Doris Albright, Boo Meyers, Kim Smith and Phyllis Adams. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:30pm at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Dr. Memphis, TN 38119. The visitation will be at the church beginning at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking any donations be sent to the Church of the Holy Spirit. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting:

www.memphisfuneralhome.net.

Memphis Funeral Home

And Memorial Gardens

5599 Poplar Ave.

(901)725-0100

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JOHN EDWARD GROSS, 43, Service will be held Saturday, January 12 at Lambert COGIC, 1070 Keating, at 12 Noon.

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Ronald Kenneth

Grossman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, died on January 10, 2013 at the age of 70 after a courageous struggle with pancreatic cancer. Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Morris and Gertrude Grossman. After graduating from high school and college in Chicago, he attended University of Louisville School of Medicine and ultimately returned to Chicago to begin practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. Throughout his life, Ron always placed the needs of others before his own. His allegiance to the Hippocratic oath permeated his life and shaped his relationship with people inside and outside of the hospital. Ron's relationship with family, friends, and complete strangers revealed his steadfast determination to treat every person with dignity and respect. Ron's concern for others extended beyond interpersonal relationships and interactions to numerous philanthropic causes. He never hesitated to support local, national, and international philanthropic causes, as well as environmental, educational, and cultural organizations. Nor did he ask what those entities could do for him or seek personal recognition. Serving his country during the 1991 Gulf War, Ron spent four months aboard the USS Nimitz as a Lt. Cmdr. Above all, Ron dedicated his life to his family. Nothing brought him more joy than seeing smiles grace the faces of his wife, children, grandsons, or other relatives and friends. Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 13, at 10 a.m. at Beth Sholom Synagogue, 6675 Humphreys Blvd, with burial immediately following at Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens. Dr. Grossman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mimi, and his children Rob (Kim) of Atlanta, David (Lauren) of Chicago, Lauren of Atlanta, two grandsons, his mother Gertrude Grossman of Hollywood, FL and his sister, Sharon (Bob) Finberg of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Grossman family wishes to offer special thanks to Fannie Parr, John Weatherly and Annie Hall for their devoted care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beth Sholom Synagogue or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Ruth Swayze Hodges, 94, passed away January 10, 2013. She was born on January 14, 1918 in Greenwood, MS to Hallie Mae Holland and Solomon Calhoun Swayze. She is survived by her five nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hodges. Graveside services will be 9 a.m., Saturday, January 12 at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Reba M. (Williams) James, 51, of Cordova, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy D. Williams and sister, Tina M. Williams. Mrs. James is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Marcus L. James, son, Joseph R. James and his wife Erin, daughter Sarah F. James, granddaughter Aria F. Lanz, siblings, James D. Williams, Mary Ann Featherston and Mechelle Hicks, and mother Marietta F. O'Neal. Memorial contributions may be made to Leawood East Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11 from 5-8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. and a funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www. memphisfuneralhome.net.

Memphis Funeral Home

And Memorial Gardens

3700 N. Germantown Rd.

901-725-0100

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Fannie Bell Johnson was born September 27, 1921 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Mr. Rowland and Mrs. Dora Jones. She went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 7, 2013. Mother Johnson leaves precious memories to be cherished by two brothers: Frank Jones (Rose) of Atmore, Alabama, Freddie Jones of Nashville, TN; two sisters: Iola Thomas of St. Louis, MO and Betty Thomas (Jan) of Champagne, IL; three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She leaves three sons: Arthur Anderson of Milwaukee, WI, A.B. Anderson (Maxine), and Charlie Anderson (Jeanette) both of Memphis, TN; three daughters: Alberta Anderson of Memphis, Thelma Camel of Chicago, IL, Lynda Crawford (Jean) of Memphis, TN; five children preceded her in death. She also leaves 54 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Home going service will be Saturday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at True Light Missionary Bapist Church located at 4635 Stage Rd. in Memphis, TN.

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CHARLES WILLIE JONES, born January 16, 1923 in Dermott, AR spent many years in Chicago, IL, moved to Memphis in early '70's. He worked there as a painter and wallpaper hanger before losing his sight. Services: Saturday, January 13 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 508 N. Third St. Visitation 10 am.; service at 12 Noon.

Robert Louis Losi, 66, died at his home in Cordova, TN, on January 8, 2013. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Karen Losi; daughter Jaclyn Losi of Cordova, TN; a son, Ryan Louis Losi of Richmond, VA, and 3 grandchildren: Grace, Abigale and Robert Woodland Losi. Mr. Losi loved spending time with his family and fishing. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Forest Hill East Funeral Home, with services to follow at 10 a.m. The family requests that any memorials may be sent to Stand Up 2 Cancer.

MORGAN MURRELL, 88, suddenly acquired his heavenly wings on January 5, 2013. Born July 30, 1924, Mr. Murrell was a proud WWII veteran (Navy) and retired Memphis City Schools educator of 26 years at Northside High School, where he taught woodworking. He was a graduate of Fayette County High School (now Fayette-Ware) and a graduate of Tuskegee University '50. Mr. Murrell was a longtime faithful and active member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church-Douglas for 71 years. He served in many capacities including: Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee Board and the Senior Choir. Mr. Murrell was the third of six children born to Henrietta and Lankston Murrell in Braden, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by siblings, Celia M. Murrell, James Murrell, Ned C. Murrell and Lucy Murrell Suttles. He is survived by one sister, Virgie Murrell-Davis of North Carolina. Mr. Murrell married Mamie Ernestine Yates-Murrell in April 1950 and was joined in holy matrimony for 63 years. To this union six children were born, Edwin A. Murrell, Edward A. Murrell (Ezilene), Althea W. Murrell-Elmore, Kenneth W. Murrell (Reyetta) and Tracie C. Murrell. He was preceded in death by a son, Morgan A. Murkarram (Rukiya). Mr. Murrell is survived by 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be January 11 at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home-Airways from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be January 12 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church located at 1543 Brookins St., Memphis, TN 38108 at 12 p.m. Interment in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, January 14, 10 a.m.

M.J. Edwards Funeral Home

(901)327-9360

www.MJEdwards.com

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Coy D. Owings, 81, passed away on January 8, 2013. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years Mrs. Patricia A. Owings, two daughters Ginny Lynn (Alan) Walker, and Suzanne (Gene) Bills, one son Deryal (Linda) Owings, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind one sister and one brother. He retired from AAA Cooper. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12th from 5 until 7 at Brantley Funeral Home, Funeral Services will be at Fairview Baptist Church Sunday, January 13 at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.

Brantley Funeral Home

Olive Branch 662-895-2310

www.BrantleyFuneral.com

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BERNICE RAYFORD, 84, died January 7, 2013. Services will be 12 noon, Saturday, January 12 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 60 S. Parkway East. Burial in New Park Memorial Gardens. She leaves two daughters, Connie Whitaker (James) and Rochelle Dabney (Eddie); one son, Lennell Rayford; two sisters, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

E. H. Ford Mortuary

(901)345-9558

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Corene N. Ritsema, 88, passed away January 9, 2013 at Bright Glade Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Gay Lomax (Jerry Dupree). She was preceded in death by her three husbands, John Chambers, Tom Chapman, and John Ritseman; and seven brothers. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by funeral services at 10 a.m., Friday, January 11 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice, especially Sarah Willer. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.

Chapet Napper Russell, 83, of Memphis, passed away January 9, 2013 at her home. The family will receive friends Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m., until the service at 12 noon, all at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue. Interment will follow at Glenfield Cemetery in New Albany, MS at 2:30 p.m. Born in Macon, MS on October 1, 1929, Chapet loved calling Memphis home. When she was 12 years old, she met the love of her life, Bobby Russell. She spent her life devoted to her family, and she cherished every opportunity to be with them. An avid gardener, she especially loved tending her tea roses and watching her birds. Chapet enjoyed dancing, shopping, and taking road trips with Daddy, and she always looked her best doing it. Mrs. Russell retired from IBEW where she was the bookkeeper, and she was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Rainbow Girl. She leaves a legacy of love and commitment to family that will live on in everyone she knew. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Russell; and her son, Daniel Russell. She is survived by 3 daughters, Dolores Conklin (Bill), Judith Moore (David), and Andrea Weaver (John); 2 sons, Victor Russell (Cindy), and Robert Russell, II (Elise); 12 grandchildren, Michelle, Josh, Connie, Janet, Jessie, Robbie, Erin, Alena, Dan, Tamara, Dustin, and Maegan; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Family Funeral Care

901-761-8000

www.familyfuneralmemphis.com

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Tressie S. Scott, 82, of Oakwood, TX passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Palestine, TX. Visitation only will be Saturday, January 12 from 9-10 a.m. at Forest Hill South. Mrs. Scott was born May 5, 1930 in Saulsbury, TN to parents, Edwin and Tennie May Prewitt Shearin. She had been a Freestone County resident since 1990 and was a retired supervisor with South Central Bell Telephone. She was a member of Southeast Baptist Church in Palestine and a past president of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 3907 in Palestine. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six brothers, Joe, Horace, Ed, Ben and Parnel and BarryShearin and sister Thelma; two granddaughters, Vickie Lynn Scott and Tressie Renee Scott. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Charles Scott, Sr. of Oakwood, TX; a son, Charles Scott and wife Terri of New Braunfels, TX; grandchildren, Matthew Scott of Converse, TX; Eric Jimenez of New Braunfels.

Forest Hill Funeral Home, South 901-346-3250.

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FRANK SMITH, 95, died January 8, 2013 at Kirby Pines. He grew up in West Helena, AR and was a retired postal worker. He was married to Juanita Cosby Smith for 66 years at the time of her death in 2006. Mr. Smith was a member of Grimes Memorial United Methodist Church and the National Association of Letter Carriers. He was an avid University of Memphis fan and loved to fish. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Mazzone and her husband, Charlie; two grandchildren, Mark Mazzone (Heather) and Holly Grace (Mason); and three great-grandchildren, Liza and Mason Grace and Malachi Mazzone. He also leaves two sisters, Lucille Sullivan of Helena, AR and Cissie Orbin of Tucson, AZ, and one brother, Cecil Smith of Los Angeles, CA. The family would like to thank the staff at Kirby Pines Manor, Carlotta Greig, and Crossroads Hospice for their wonderful care. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 11, and the funeral, 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.

VERLIA M. TUNSTALL, 79, died January 8, 2013. The retired Insurance Agent for Atlanta Life and Missionary Mother for Church of God in Christ leaves one daughter, three grandchildren, two sisters, and five brothers.

Janet Elizabeth Wood, 73, passed away January 9, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wood and granddaughter, Rachel Lutrell. Mrs. Wood is survived by her sons, Tim Moore (Angie), Wayne Lutrell (Carol) and Dan Wood (Julie) and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the service begins at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Hernando - CAROLYN WILKS COTTON, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away January 9, 2013. She is a member of Christ Community Church in Hernando. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by sons, Danny Paul Cotton and Kenneth Wilks Cotton. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, C. E. "Lige" Cotton of Hernando; daughter, Laura Cotton Wood (Clint) of Cleveland, MS; son, Roger Cotton (Suzie) of Memphis; sister, Patricia Futch of Laguna Woods, CA; brother, Steven Wilks of Jonesboro, LA; daughter-in-law, Becky Cotton of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Brittany Cotton Swain, William Cotton, Alicen Carol Wood, Wilks Wood, Anna Laura Wood and Nathan Cotton; and great-grandchildren, Susan Swain, Jackson Swain and Eva Dayton Wood. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 12 from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at Hernando Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hernando Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Community Church in Hernando or the charity of your choice.

Lynn Free, 65, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Free, in 2005. Mrs. Free is survived by her two children, Lisa Lashlee (Brock) and Kevin Free, five grandchildren, Kalyn, Dustin, and Devin Free, Logan and Lauren Lashlee, and one great- grandchild, Kinsley Whittington. Mrs. Free was an avid Elvis fan and was a member of many Elvis Fan Clubs. The visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12 until the service time at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery on Hacks Cross Rd.

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Southaven - Martha Jean (Houck) Griffith, 85, a resident of Life Pointe Village in Southaven, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mrs. Griffith was born on February 22, 1928 in Memphis, TN. She is the widow of Harry Griffith Jr. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Mary Viola and John Alexander Houck and eight siblings. She leaves one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Griffith Eldred (Sam); 3 grandchildren: Preston Eldred, Griff Eldred (Beverly), Andy Eldred (Cindy) and 5 great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13 at Forest Hill South with visitation starting at 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery.

Lizette Smith, beloved wife of Bobby Smith, passed away peacefully in Horn Lake, MS on Monday, January 7, 2013. Lizette was a native of the New Orleans area. She and her husband, Bobby, made Horn Lake their home in the 1990s. Lizette and Bobby were deeply devoted to one another. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, with interment in Covington, Louisiana.

Stanton - Virginia Ann Wright Harvell "Ginger" 76 of Stanton, TN, passed away on January 10, 2013 at her residence. Services will be 2 Sunday at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Burial will be in the Charleston Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, from 5-8 at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel.

Patricia "Patsy" Peak Reeves, 74, retired Williston Postmaster and wife of the late Elton Reeves died January 9, 2013. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery at Williston. Active for many years in her community and a Christian, She leaves a loving family and friends.

Lyle Harris Ball, 65 of Stapleton, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. Born June 19, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. George Thomas Harris and Eva Gaston Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, James H. Ball, Jr. She is survived by a son, Warren W. Hopper and wife Jessica of Arlington, TN; a sister, Mary Myrick Bennett and husband Henry of Acworth, GA; sister-in-law Rebekah B. Embrey of Tuscaloosa, AL; three grandchildren, Keegan, Riley and Chandler Hopper; two nieces, Cathy Glover Burrows and Cara Ann Glover, both of Jacksonville, AL; nephew James A. Embrey and wife Elizabeth of Wilmington, NC; great-niece and nephew, Haleigh and Chase Burrows. She is survived by her partner James E. Boring of Stapleton, AL who lovingly stewarded her through Jim's passing and the storms that followed. She is survived by a vast number of friends to whom she could never say no; who she would council, console, advise, aid and/or abet! These blossoms of seeds she planted her entire life are spread across the world, in all of its nooks and crannies all know the world is a little less technicolor without Ms. Lyle. In lieu of flowers please honor her giving spirit by "paying it forward" to a stranger, then posting your gift on the Pickers Paradise facebook page at Picker's Paradise Stapleton. Buy the coffee or food for the person in line behind you, buy a few dollars in gas for a stranger, pay off a layaway or whatever random act of kindness opportunity comes your way.